Politely avoid/decline handshake due to arthritis and maintaining privacy regarding a medical condition
I "know someone" who has arthritis and because they are young most people never think of it when approaching her/him with a handshake. Sometimes a gentle squeeze is enough to bring tears. This person is also private about their medical condition, but shouldn't be subject to pain or that awkward discomfort after declining a handshake from someone. Especially in a professional setting. Anyone have suggestions on how to do this is a less offensive manner?
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I "know someone" who has arthritis and because they are young most people never think of it when approaching her/him with a handshake. Sometimes a gentle squeeze is enough to bring tears. This person is also private about their medical condition, but shouldn't be subject to pain or that awkward discomfort after declining a handshake from someone. Especially in a professional setting. Anyone have suggestions on how to do this is a less offensive manner?
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I "know someone" who has arthritis and because they are young most people never think of it when approaching her/him with a handshake. Sometimes a gentle squeeze is enough to bring tears. This person is also private about their medical condition, but shouldn't be subject to pain or that awkward discomfort after declining a handshake from someone. Especially in a professional setting. Anyone have suggestions on how to do this is a less offensive manner?
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I "know someone" who has arthritis and because they are young most people never think of it when approaching her/him with a handshake. Sometimes a gentle squeeze is enough to bring tears. This person is also private about their medical condition, but shouldn't be subject to pain or that awkward discomfort after declining a handshake from someone. Especially in a professional setting. Anyone have suggestions on how to do this is a less offensive manner?
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suggestions on how to do this is a less offensive manner?
There is nothing offensive about declining a handshake because of a medical condition. Just politely decline saying you have a sore hand if you don't want to go into nitty gritty details.
answered 4 hours ago
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Wear a finger guard or wrist guard. When people come to shake hands, show the guard/bandage and say you hurt it while "insert random excuse here: ranging from household errands to playing sports"
answered 4 hours ago
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I'm going through this myself and straight up say that I can't shake hands because it's sore. If asked I don't mind saying it's because it's a form of arthritis. There's more of us out there than you might think - I actually work with a couple of people in the same boat.
If he's not already done so, he should see a rheumatologist as there's some great medication out there.
answered 2 hours ago
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Some offer their other hand at the same time, to satisfy "custom" make others feel "welcome" or comfortable...
– Solar Mike
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suggestions on how to do this is a less offensive manner?
There is nothing offensive about declining a handshake because of a medical condition. Just politely decline saying you have a sore hand if you don't want to go into nitty gritty details.
answered 4 hours ago
KilisiKilisi
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suggestions on how to do this is a less offensive manner?
There is nothing offensive about declining a handshake because of a medical condition. Just politely decline saying you have a sore hand if you don't want to go into nitty gritty details.
answered 4 hours ago
KilisiKilisi
118k66256452
add a comment |
suggestions on how to do this is a less offensive manner?
There is nothing offensive about declining a handshake because of a medical condition. Just politely decline saying you have a sore hand if you don't want to go into nitty gritty details.
answered 4 hours ago
KilisiKilisi
118k66256452
suggestions on how to do this is a less offensive manner?
There is nothing offensive about declining a handshake because of a medical condition. Just politely decline saying you have a sore hand if you don't want to go into nitty gritty details.
answered 4 hours ago
KilisiKilisi
118k66256452
answered 4 hours ago
KilisiKilisi
118k66256452
answered 4 hours ago
KilisiKilisi
118k66256452
answered 4 hours ago
KilisiKilisi
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Wear a finger guard or wrist guard. When people come to shake hands, show the guard/bandage and say you hurt it while "insert random excuse here: ranging from household errands to playing sports"
answered 4 hours ago
Kristina LexKristina Lex
3063
add a comment |
Wear a finger guard or wrist guard. When people come to shake hands, show the guard/bandage and say you hurt it while "insert random excuse here: ranging from household errands to playing sports"
answered 4 hours ago
Kristina LexKristina Lex
3063
add a comment |
Wear a finger guard or wrist guard. When people come to shake hands, show the guard/bandage and say you hurt it while "insert random excuse here: ranging from household errands to playing sports"
answered 4 hours ago
Kristina LexKristina Lex
3063
Wear a finger guard or wrist guard. When people come to shake hands, show the guard/bandage and say you hurt it while "insert random excuse here: ranging from household errands to playing sports"
answered 4 hours ago
Kristina LexKristina Lex
3063
answered 4 hours ago
Kristina LexKristina Lex
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I'm going through this myself and straight up say that I can't shake hands because it's sore. If asked I don't mind saying it's because it's a form of arthritis. There's more of us out there than you might think - I actually work with a couple of people in the same boat.
If he's not already done so, he should see a rheumatologist as there's some great medication out there.
answered 2 hours ago
user1666620user1666620
12.2k103641
Some offer their other hand at the same time, to satisfy "custom" make others feel "welcome" or comfortable...
– Solar Mike
2 hours ago
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I'm going through this myself and straight up say that I can't shake hands because it's sore. If asked I don't mind saying it's because it's a form of arthritis. There's more of us out there than you might think - I actually work with a couple of people in the same boat.
If he's not already done so, he should see a rheumatologist as there's some great medication out there.
answered 2 hours ago
user1666620user1666620
12.2k103641
Some offer their other hand at the same time, to satisfy "custom" make others feel "welcome" or comfortable...
– Solar Mike
2 hours ago
add a comment |
I'm going through this myself and straight up say that I can't shake hands because it's sore. If asked I don't mind saying it's because it's a form of arthritis. There's more of us out there than you might think - I actually work with a couple of people in the same boat.
If he's not already done so, he should see a rheumatologist as there's some great medication out there.
answered 2 hours ago
user1666620user1666620
12.2k103641
I'm going through this myself and straight up say that I can't shake hands because it's sore. If asked I don't mind saying it's because it's a form of arthritis. There's more of us out there than you might think - I actually work with a couple of people in the same boat.
If he's not already done so, he should see a rheumatologist as there's some great medication out there.
answered 2 hours ago
user1666620user1666620
12.2k103641
answered 2 hours ago
user1666620user1666620
12.2k103641
answered 2 hours ago
user1666620user1666620
12.2k103641
answered 2 hours ago
user1666620user1666620
12.2k103641
12.2k103641
Some offer their other hand at the same time, to satisfy "custom" make others feel "welcome" or comfortable...
– Solar Mike
2 hours ago
add a comment |
Some offer their other hand at the same time, to satisfy "custom" make others feel "welcome" or comfortable...
– Solar Mike
2 hours ago
Some offer their other hand at the same time, to satisfy "custom" make others feel "welcome" or comfortable...
– Solar Mike
2 hours ago
Some offer their other hand at the same time, to satisfy "custom" make others feel "welcome" or comfortable...
– Solar Mike
2 hours ago
add a comment |
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